Spontaneous perforation of the cystic duct in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a complication of group A streptococcal infection, most often originating from the skin. The syndrome is characterized by fever, hypotension and multiple organ failure. Mortality rate may be as...

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Main Authors: Endeman Henrik, Ligtenstein David A, Oudemans-van Straaten Heleen M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/338